The Fires of Chulilla: 1994 and 2012

Chulilla: cortafuegos con cipreses

In June 1994, a wildfire swept through thousands of hectares in Chulilla and forced the evacuation of its residents. Today, three decades later, the landscape has largely regenerated, but the memory of the fire remains alive for all the people who remember that terrifying blaze and the mismanagement carried out by the Valencia regional government’s … Read more

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Lynxes in the mountains of Valencia

In May 2023, a lynx crossed Losa del Obispo. We have no further details. Whether it came from the west or the south… The animal, according to testimonies gathered in the area, was seen moving with the caution that defines the species: elusive, light, attentive to every movement in its surroundings. It was not a ... Read more

Lizards monas in Spain

In the inland area of the province of Valencia, in towns such as Chulilla, Easter is not only celebrated with outdoor picnics, but also with one of the most unique expressions of Valencian popular culture: monas shaped like lizards or crocodiles, locally known as hardachos or fardachos. These figures, made with the same dough as ... Read more